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Flight deals from Harare to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Harare to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs46,692 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May.One-way flight with Safair.Outbound indirect flight with Safair, departs from Harare on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs46,692, select.
Cape Town.Rs51,831 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs51,831, select.
Cape Town.Rs51,831 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs51,831, select.
Cape Town.Rs56,539 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,539, select.
Cape Town.Rs56,539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,539, select.
Cape Town.Rs56,539 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,539, select.
Cape Town.Rs56,539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,539, select.
Cape Town.Rs56,663 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Harare on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,663, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Harare to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Harare to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from Rs46,952
Jun
from Rs52,120
Jul
from Rs56,854
Aug
from Rs52,120
Sep
from Rs56,854
Oct
from Rs56,854
Nov
from Rs56,978
Dec
from Rs57,045
Jan
from Rs66,637
Feb
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Mar
from Rs56,854
Apr
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Direct flights from Harare to Cape Town

Harare to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Harare to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Harare to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs46,692
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Harare to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Harare to Cape Town is Rs81,292. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Harare to Cape Town.
Qatar Airways, Airlink and United fly direct from Harare to Cape Town.
As of May 2025, there are 28 flights per week flying from Harare to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Harare to Cape Town is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safair and Airlink offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Harare.

  • Choose from 12 weekly RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with RwandAir is the earliest flight available. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.

  • Your HRE to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Jetting into Cape Town (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier offers direct flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Airlink (South Africa).

  • Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier offering HRE to CPT flights. A dependable 93.22% of its services on this route land on time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HRE and CPT include:

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Maputo International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is Rs46,692. A return fare right now is Rs81,292. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from HRE to CPT, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Finding cheap flights from HRE to CPT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you're getting in on a late RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near CPT:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from RG Mugabe International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HRE to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've seen Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its popular sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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